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Monday, July 11, 2016

Summer front porch

The only thing I enjoy more than being on the porch first thing in the morning with my cup of coffee, is a quiet breakfast with my husband overlooking the creek. Because I had my grandmother's antique iron patio set there, we couldn't really use this porch for anything as the furniture was old and slightly rickety.

So I searched locally and online and finally chose a super inexpensive outdoor bistro set at Walmart online. The three-piece-set was on clearance for $89, and when it arrived was really easy to assemble. I was so tired of beige, that I went with a bright green cushion, and I could not be happier. In fact, I'd love to have three more sets to place around the yard for entertaining -- if we actually entertained:-)

We have enjoyed several early breakfasts here, as well as an evening coffee.

Because I didn't want to leave the tempered glass table bare, I ordered 1 1/2 yards of this Waverly Sun N Shade Wailea Coast Ebony from fabric.com and was able to tie in the hot pinks, green and black that I love so much this season. I love, love, love this fabric.

I love using outdoor fabric for table cloths, because it doesn't fade, is mildew and water resistant and I can leave it there with no worries. Plus, this tropical print was just what I needed to jazz things up out here.

I added an outdoor rug made from recycled water bottles, which started to fade after the first week, so they are sending me another one, which I will probably use on one of the covered porches.

I added a pink kilim pillow and a black and white tribal print pillow I made from fabric I ordered from Spoonflower. These are not made from outdoor fabric, so I don't leave them out.

38 comments:

Anita, I was so excited to see your post! I just love seeing your porches. i love the colors that you used. Everything looks so pretty. I'm sure it is so relaxing and peaceful out there. You did a great job!

Has a tropical vibe, perfect with your property with all the green trees. A beautiful respite with your favorite dishes and fabrics. Cute pillow from walmart and a very good deal with the bistro set. Kathleen in Az

You had me at that fabric!!! OMGoodness, I LOVE it and mat order some too. How did you finish the edges? I thought it was a tablecloth in the first picture and love that it is outdoor fabric! Your ferns are absolutely gorgeous also! What a wonderful spot.

You did a great job! It looks mah-va-lus!! You really have an eye for putting things together. I would live tidbit out there and have my morning coffee! The colors are so pretty with all the green surrounding your house.

Great colour combo! It looks like it would feel as though you were on vacation whenever you stepped out there. Beautiful coordinating tablescape! Great job tracking down such good deals and putting it altogether!